Koyo
焼肉・光陽
Shinagawa & Gotanda · Restaurant
Koyo is a yakiniku spot in Osaki selected for Tabelog Yakiniku Tokyo 100 in both 2024 and 2025. Weekdays book up a month ahead by phone; Saturdays are walk-in only — expect a queue.
⚠️ Note: Tabelog ranking mentioned in post — verify current standing independently. Reserve well ahead.
From a multi-store post: Featured in a roundup by @mogsuke_tokyo. Other spots from the same post: Yakiniku Sanpoen , Ojuri , Yakiniku Rinn , Yuji .
As seen on Instagram
Original post by @mogsuke_tokyo
How to visit
- Address
- Shinagawa-ku, Osaki, 3-6-7, Tokyo
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 5pm–9pm; Sat 4pm–7:30pm; closed Sun
- Price
- $$
- Rating
- 4.3 ★ (253 reviews on Google Maps)
- English (?)
- Yes
- Reservations
- Recommended
Place data via Google Maps
First-timer tips
- Best for
- Yakiniku fans after high-quality skirt steak and tongue at moderate prices; groups and after-work gatherings who book a month ahead
- Avoid if
- Walk-ins (always fully booked); solo quiet dining; those without a Japanese speaker — no English menu and phone-only reservations
- Nearby pairing
- Pair with Waguya (11 min northwest)
What makes it special
The post flags this as a Yakiniku Tokyo 100 listed restaurant (2024 and 2025) with high turnover demand — 4.3★ from 253 reviews on Google Maps backs that local loyalty up. Prime-time slots are heavily booked, often a full month in advance. The modest ¥¥ price point combined with the reservation difficulty suggests quality meat and technique driving repeat visits rather than tourist hype.
How to visit
Hours are Mon–Fri 5pm–9pm and Sat 4pm–7:30pm, closed Sundays. Phone reservations possible on weekdays only — book about a month ahead via 03-3493-9272 for prime evening slots. Saturdays are walk-in only. Located in Ōsaki, 1-minute walk (142 m) from Ōsaki Station (JR Yamanote Line). No English menu assumed; bring a translation tool or Japanese phrasebook.
FAQ
Do I need a reservation?
Weekdays: phone reservations recommended — slots fill a month ahead. Saturdays: walk-in only (no reservations accepted) — expect a queue.
What are the hours?
Mon–Fri 5pm–9pm; Sat 4pm–7:30pm. Closed Sundays.
Is it expensive?
Mid-to-upper pricing — Tabelog crowdsourced budget ¥8,000–9,999 per person for dinner. Demand also drives queue/wait, not just price.